Band 6 Senior Occupational Therapist - Secure Services
The closing date is 06 May 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, compassionate Registered, Qualified Occupational Therapist to lead and be part of the delivery of this discharge pathway pilot. You will work with a team of professionals to develop a community forensic step-down accommodation for women being discharged from secure care.
The Pilot aims to extend the inpatient treatment model (the SCALE model within the Women's Secure Blended Service (WSBS)) into a community residential setting, to promote recovery beyond discharge and reduce the need for future admission. The project has funding for a 2-year period.
Main duties of the job
The OT service is a well-resourced department that provides occupational therapy treatment to support women with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs to move successfully through their care pathway following on from being discharged from secure care into a community placement.
To support the leadership of a need‑led service designing and delivering therapeutic programmes in response to service user need which is evidence based and outcome measured.
To provide leadership within the OT and STR team and service to support wider multi professional teams in service delivery & development and high-quality care.
To contribute to meeting professional, local and service wide standards.
Participate in annual development reviews and reflective practice opportunities.
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached jobdescription and person specification.
FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE SERVICE
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* Evidence of registration with the HCPC.
* Experience of working with women with complex needs and Mental health.
* Evidence of care coordinating experience and management of working with women with complex needs and Mental health.
Experiene
* Evidence of managing caseloads women with complex mental health problems.
* Leadership of a clinical project Leadership of/management of junior staff.
* Evidence of managing caseloads women with complex mental health problems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata
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